Meet Our Staff

Dr. Kim Padilla grew up in Southern California and earned her degree in veterinary medicine at UC Davis. After graduation, Dr. Padilla completed a rigorous medical and surgical internship at California Veterinary Specialists in Southern California. Since then she has worked in the Sacramento area and has experience in emergency medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, management, and teaching. She has a special interest in surgery, preventive care, and emergency medicine. She also volunteers at the UC Davis veterinary school as a communication skills mentor and loves working with the students. Dr. Padilla enjoys working with her clients to help their pets thrive in every phase of their lives, from wiggly puppies and kittens to gray-muzzled life-long companions. Our pets deserve the best from their early years to their golden years!

Outside of work, Dr. Padilla spends time with her family, their dog Buster, and cat Cheddar (aka Sir Cheddar Pouncington). They can usually be found exploring, eating fun food, or dancing like no one’s watching.

Dr. Basra completed his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri in 2000. After that, he went on to complete a rigorous one-year internship at Metroplex Veterinary Hospital in Texas. Then he spent a year and half in Los Angeles working under his uncle, after which he moved to Northern California where he worked at Greenback Animal Hospital.

In 2004, Dr. Basra opened Rocklin Park Veterinary Hospital and merged with Stanford Ranch Animal Medical Center in 2010 to establish Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital.

Dr. Basra has 2 beautiful children with his wife Dr. Kaur, and a goldendoodle that was adopted earlier this year named Magness.

After obtaining an economics and business degree from UCLA, Dr. Estes graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and went into practice immediately afterward to start applying what she had learned. Catering exclusively to dogs and cats, she works diligently to ensure that her expanding group of furry friends and their owners remain healthy and happy.

While passionate about veterinary care, Dr. Estes also enjoys hiking, snowboarding, cooking, working out, and movies. You many not know that she is a triplet, having both a brother and an identical twin sister. Even more unique, her sister is also a veterinarian! Dr. Estes has two dogs- a greyhound mix and a Doberman, both of whom are rescues adopted from the Placer County SPCA- and two cats.

Dr. Sabrina Ha graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a BS in Animal Science before attending the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a year long internship in emergency medicine, internal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group in Ventura, before returning home to Northern California. While her passion is caring for critically ill patients, she also loves developing a bond with her canine and feline patients from a young age and fostering that bond through their lives.

Dr. Ha is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking, backpacking and snowboarding, especially with her Labrador/Pit bull mix named Axel. She also shares her home with two cats (Sage and Orpheus).

Dr. Kaur graduated in 2004 and has been working in the veterinary field with her husband Dr. Basra ever since. Together Dr. Kaur and Dr. Basra have two beautiful children, a boy and a girl. They also have a very handsome dog named Magness.

Dr. Kaur loves cooking and going on bike rides with her children and husband. She is a second generation veterinarian in her family with her father being her teacher and mentor.

Dr. Victoria Cain graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a major in Marine Biology and started work with the Monterey Bay Aquarium as a Sea Otter neonatal care/rehabilitation volunteer before entering the veterinary profession. She then went on to get her veterinary medical doctorate at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2015. She completed a one year small animal rotating internship at VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic before joining Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Cain's special interests lie in small animal cardiology, internal medicine, and surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Cain enjoys hiking, ballet dancing, and spending time with her family. She has one female orange cat, Leeloo.

Dr. Daniel Weinstein earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from UC Davis after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from UC Davis as well. Following veterinary school, Dr. Weinstein worked for four years at a small animal general practice hospital in the Bay Area before joining Rocklin Ranch.

His professional interests include internal medicine, surgery, and cardiology.

Dr. Weinstein enjoys playing basketball and following 49ers football. He lives with his wife, daughter and son in Rocklin, in addition to a German Shepherd (Addie), long-haired gray cat (Bambino), and calico cat (Mila).

Dr. Stephen Harris, is originally from Riverside, CA, and attended Cal Poly Pomona, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in animal science. Upon graduation, Dr. Harris went on to attend veterinary school at the University of California Davis, earning his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). His professional interests include preventative medicine, behavior, and nutrition.

When not at work, Dr. Harris enjoys spending time relaxing at home with his orange cat Cody, playing tennis or traveling to new places. He also likes being out in nature and hiking.

Dr. Brittany Munoz graduated from Chico State University in Chico, California with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. She then moved to College Station, Texas to attend Veterinary school at Texas A&M University. Upon graduation, she knew she wanted to move back to her hometown to practice Veterinary medicine. She aims to foster lasting relationships with her patients and their owners through every step of life.

Dr. Munoz has special interests in dermatology and preventative care medicine. Outside of work, she likes to spend quality time with friends, family and her cat Jack. During her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, Sunday football (Go Chargers!), watching movies, and hot yoga.

Dr. Pfefferlen was born and raised in the South Bay Area and moved to Davis in 2016 to earn her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, and to play on the NCAA Women's Water Polo team. After her undergraduate education, she started the DVM program. She fell in love with Sacramento and the greater Sacramento area and decided that she wanted to continue to work in the community after graduation. Her favorite part of general practice is forming lasting relationships and being able to care for patients through all life stages. In her free time, she enjoys playing masters water polo, pickleball, trying new coffee shops, playing trivia, and hiking and swimming up in the Lake Tahoe area.

Dr. Jeremy Rigali originally grew up in Howard County, Maryland. He went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Pennsylvania State Schreyer Honors College in State College, Pennsylvania. He then moved to Davis, California to attend veterinary school at University of California, Davis. He decided that the West is indeed best and that he would remain in California to practice veterinary medicine.

Dr. Rigali has special interests in veterinary business management and surgery. Outside of work, he enjoys NFL football (Ravens Flock), UFC, NBA basketball (Light the Beam), hiking, collectibles, and playing ball with his dog, Capybara.

Dr. Christine Collins, is originally from San Diego, CA, and left home to pursue her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Animal Science at the University of California Davis. Throughout her undergraduate schooling she worked in a reproductive medicine research lab at the UC Davis Vet School. Upon graduating college, Dr. Collins stayed in Davis to attend veterinary school at the University of California Davis, earning her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Her professional interests include surgery, emergency medicine, access to care, and creating meaningful relationships with her clients and their beloved pets.

Outside of work, Dr. Collins enjoys spending time in nature-hiking, camping, paddle boarding, and horseback riding. She also enjoys spending quality time with family, friends and her two pets- her dog Honey and her horse Amor.

Dr. Herrgesell completed his training in Veterinary Radiology in 1997 with the completion of the board certification exam and began as a member of the staff at the University of California Davis in the teaching hospital. While at the university Dr. Herrgesell was involoved in the development of ultrasound as an elective course for the second and third year students in addition to clinical duty. Since 2005 he has been in private practice in the greater Sacramento area providing radiology and ultrasound support for the area veterinarians. He remains very involved with professional speaking conferences around the country and internationally.

Education:
DVM degree: 1994, University of California, Davis
Residency: 1995-1999, University of California, Davis
American College of Veterinary Radiology Diplomate- 1998

Following a one-year associate veterinarian position in general practice, Dr. Long returned to UC Davis to complete a four-year residency in radiology. He joined the faculty at UC Davis as half time Clinical Professor position from 1999 through 2005 and is still involved with the UCDavis with radiology resident training. He has been an associate with VMI since 2000.

Dr. Long's areas of special interest include diagnostic ultrasound and interventional radiology. His personal favorite activities include flying, kayaking, home improvement, and outdoor adventures with the family.

Dr. Vida is a graduate of the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed a small animal medical and surgical internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego, CA before returning to UC Davis to complete a residency in small animal surgery. He then worked for two years as a clinical instructor in the surgery department at UC Davis before entering private practice in the Sacramento region. Dr. Vida’s special interests cruciate ligament disease (TPLO-tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, Arthrex TightRope system), limb deformities, vascular anomalies, oncologic surgery and minimally invasive surgery such as arthroscopy, thoracoscopy and laparoscopy

During his free time, Dr. Vida enjoys almost all outdoor activities including running, biking, skiing, hiking, kayaking and scuba. He is particularly attached to his 200 gallon reef tank and spends as much time as possible with his wife, kids and pets.

Harmonie has been with Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital since 2007.

Starting as a Veterinary Assistant then receiving her license as a Veterinary Technician in 2008. Harmonie enjoys leadership and growth in her career. She now maintains the position of Hospital Manager since August 2019. When Harmonie is not at work she enjoys spending her time with twin daughters, dogs, and chickens.

Lily joined our team in August 2024 after moving from the Bay Area, bringing with her a deep love for animals and years of hands-on experience in pet care. She has worked in dog boarding, bathing, and pet sitting, ensuring the well-being of countless furry friends.

A proud fur mom to Zen, her husky-poodle, and Juicy, her lively cockatiel, Lily understands the special bond between pets and their owners. Her passion for both animals and people makes her a friendly and knowledgeable presence at our front desk, always ready to assist with a warm smile.

Outside of work, Lily enjoys spending time with friends, reading, writing, shopping, and decorating—bringing creativity and enthusiasm into everything she does.

Angie’s family has been clients here from the beginning (1981) and we have watched her grow up. You could say we groomed her for her job. In actuality it is her natural talent and sense of humor that make her so valuable. She has been with us since 1996. She is Chief Hospital & Office Manager, as well as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Angie currently has a saltwater aquarium. Angie loves to go to the ocean, take hikes, go camping, and spend time with her family and life partner, Paul.

Jesse knew he wanted to work with animals at an early age, but life decided to take its own course. First as an Airforce firefighter then as a father who took any opportunity that came his way. Finally, he took things into his own hands and followed his dream, earning his degree and becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. When not working Jesse can usually be found in the kitchen or reading a comic book surrounded by his many cats and dogs.

Alyssa has been in the veterinary field as a dedicated Veterinary Assistant since 2020 and graduated from Carrington College. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. Nothing is more fulfilling than watching a pet recover and return home healthy and happy. Whether it’s a tiny kitten or a senior dog, she's committed to providing compassionate care to every patient, big or small, young or old. Supporting their healing journey is what drives her every single day.

Janet has been here since July 2017 and comes from many years of experience in the veterinary field. Her journey began in 1984 as a ROP student studying Animal Science. She soon realized that her true passion and purpose in life was to help care for animals. Janet enjoys the outdoors, and is a mother of two adult children, and grandmother of three girls. She has two cats, Scooter and Cow, and a yellow lab, Riley. She is also a “part time” mommy to our hospital cat, Burnie.

Sundy started in the field in 2023 with experience in both emergency and general practice as a Veterinary Assistant, Sundy brings a calm, attentive presence to every patient interaction. She's passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care and takes pride in guiding pets and their families through every stage of treatment.

Sundy excels in assisting in medical procedures and client communication, always ensuring that pets feel safe and that their owners feel informed and reassured. She’s committed to ongoing learning and is proud to be part of a team that values trust, empathy, and excellence in patient care.

Outside of work, you’ll likely find her out on the water or cozied up with a good book and her favorite pal, Pluto.

Burnie came to us in November 2018, as a victim of the Camp Fire. His paws, face, and back were burned. Within one week of having him here, it became quite clear that he fit right in, and he became part of our family.

Chilly is our cockatiel that was abandoned on our doorstep in January 2003. He’s quite lively, and will sing The Andy Griffith Tune and say Pretty Bird, on his terms of course!

Tammy has been in the veterinary field since 1999 and received her license as a Veterinary Technician in 2008. She worked several years in emergency and critical care before starting at Rocklin Ranch in 2009 as the Supervising Technician. Advancements in her career led her to the management team where she maintains the position of Regional Director. Tammy is married and has 1 daughter. They share their home with one dog, Cash and one cat, Benjamin.

With a lifelong dedication to the pet industry, Tom brings over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning pet retail education and veterinary hospital leadership. For more than a decade, he has helped retail operations elevate their standards in pet husbandry and nutrition, focusing on education, ethics, and animal welfare. His more recent years have been spent managing veterinary hospitals, where he has led teams in delivering conscientious, ethical, compassionate care and promoting best practices in pet wellness. Tom's mission is rooted in a deep respect for animals and a commitment to improving the standards of care across every facet of the industry.